Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (1984) Vinyl 12" Single • Arena, Dance Remix

Catalog Number: V-8617

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in top-right.)

Tracks:

• The Wild Boys (Wilder Than Wild Boys Extended Mix)
• The Wild Boys
• (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement

About The Record:

The Wild Boys, by Duran Duran, was the only studio track on the band's live album Arena, and was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously remixed the band's previous single The Reflex. It was recorded at the end of July 1984 at Maison Rouge Studios in London. The Wild Boys became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, behind Out of Touch by Hall & Oates and Like a Virgin by Madonna, and also hitting No. 1 on the US Cash Box. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached the top position in Germany, Italy and Canada. It also became the band's biggest charting single in Australia, reaching No. 3.